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Hays County, Texas
Historical Markers in Kyle, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 12 Texas historical markers in Kyle, in Hays County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Cowboys & Cattle, Texas Revolution, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2021. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Kyle stories
- Katherine Anne Porterplaced 1990
(May 15, 1890 - September 18, 1980) Katherine Anne Porter, one of America's most distinguished writers of fiction, was born Callie Russell Porter in…
- The Veracruz Family of Kyleplaced 2021
The Veracruz family represents several generations of local vaqueros and ranch hands that contributed to the prosperity of early Kyle.
- Beef for the Confederacyplaced 1965
Throughout Hays County, 1861-65, as in the rest of texas, beef production for the Confederacy was a major patriotic service.
- John Wheeler Buntonplaced 1985
Born in Sumner County, Tenn., John Wheeler Bunton migrated to Texas in 1833. To secure freedom for his new homeland, he signed the Texas Declaration…
- Kyle Cemeteryplaced 1992
Many people instrumental in the early development of this area are buried in Kyle Cemetery.
- Bunton Branch Bridgeplaced 2012
Bridge No. 44, now known as the Bunton Branch Bridge, is located just north of Kyle on a north-south section of road that parallels Interstate 35, a…
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All 12 historical markers in Kyle
Historical markers near Kyle
- San Marcos33 stories · 8 mi
- Lockhart8 stories · 14 mi
- Austin285 stories · 22 mi
- New Braunfels43 stories · 24 mi
- Seguin26 stories · 29 mi
- Manor6 stories · 32 mi
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